A travers les cactus : Traversée de l'Algérie à bicyclette by Édouard de Perrodil

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Author Perrodil, Édouard de, 1860-1931
Title A travers les cactus : Traversée de l'Algérie à bicyclette
Original Publication France: Ernest Flammarion, 1896.
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary "A travers les cactus : Traversée de l'Algérie à bicyclette" by Édouard de Perrodil is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles a bicycle journey across Algeria during the heat of September, focusing on the adventures and challenges encountered along the way. The narrative is likely to explore themes of exploration and endurance, as the author undertakes this ambitious trip with a companion, Albert Van Marke. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the protagonist's audacious plan to traverse Algeria by bicycle despite warnings about the oppressive heat and difficult terrain. As the author sets out from Paris towards Marseille and ultimately to Alger, he reflects on his previous travels and the unique characteristics of his new companion, Albert Van Marke. The narrative is infused with humor and vivid descriptions of the setting, providing an engaging glimpse into the myriad experiences that await them, from the warmth of the Mediterranean to the challenges of the Algerian landscape. As the adventure begins, readers are set up for a journey that promises both physical trials and the exploration of cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Algeria -- Description and travel
Subject Bicycle touring -- Algeria
Category Text
EBook-No. 70818
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 10, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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